Senior Manager of Accounting
The Gorilla Glue Company
Job Details
Description
Who We Are
At Gorilla Glue, we’ve proudly earned recognition as a Top Workplace for 15 consecutive years—and that’s no accident. Our success comes from fostering a culture where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to do their best work. We’re passionate about building strong brands and creating products people love, and we believe in collaboration, innovation, and excellence every day.
Summary Description
We’re looking for a skilled accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you’ll help ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements, implement strong control systems, and proactively resolve discrepancies. You’ll work closely with the Controller and partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, and Executive teams to support strategic goals and drive continuous improvement.
What’s in it for you?
When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation packages designed to reward your contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits to keep you and your family covered.
- Perks and incentives that make work-life balance a reality.
But it’s more than just benefits—it’s about belonging. At Gorilla Glue, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to building strong brands and creating products people love. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your skills, and thrive in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
What will your day-to-day look like?
- Ensure timely and accurate accounting for all assigned legal entities (USA, CAD, AUD).
- Prepare or review monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and present findings to senior management.
- Compile consolidated monthly financial statements promptly and accurately.
- Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring compliance and proper documentation for all payment methods.
- Oversee 1099 processing and related compliance.
- Manage and mentor the Accounting Manager, fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Administer fixed asset accounting for North America and APAC, ensuring proper classification and compliance for book and tax purposes.
- Partner with Operations Finance and Cost Accounting to validate product, inventory, and manufacturing cost accuracy.
- Develop and monitor KPI metrics for team members, driving accountability and performance.
- Serve as the primary contact for external audits; prepare and review all schedules for year-end financial audits and 401(k) plan audits.
- Manage general accounting functions and provide support across the accounting team as needed.
- Advise on GAAP application and assist with implementing new accounting standards.
- Create, update, and enforce financial policies and procedures.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes.
- Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop and oversee internal audit functions to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and segregation of duties.
- Investigate and reconcile financial discrepancies through detailed account analysis.
- Perform substantive transaction audits and assist with other audit-related activities.
- Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as required.
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in automated accounting systems and advanced financial analysis.
- Strong technical expertise in GAAP and GAAS.
- Continuous improvement mindset with proven process optimization experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects effectively.
- Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and numeric skills.
- Highly organized and deadline-driven.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
- Credible, decisive, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation.
- Experience leading audits and managing cross-functional projects.
- Familiarity with manufacturing cost accounting and global operations.
Core Competencies
- Integrity & Respect: Act ethically and build trust in all relationships.
- Collaboration: Communicate openly and appreciate the efforts of others.
- Passion: Bring energy and enthusiasm to everything you do.
- Adaptability: Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
- Excellence: Strive for the highest standards every day.
Company Values
Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations:
- Have fun, be passionate and show it!
- Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
- Communicate openly & appreciate the effort of others.
- Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
- Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, bend, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and typed material and the ability to focus.
Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!